Monkey mob goes on the rampage in surprise attack in Indonesia

Seven people have been injured, one critically, after a mob of wild monkeys
went on a rampage in a village in eastern Indonesia, entering houses and
attacking panicking residents.

It was unclear why the monkeys emerged and attackedPhoto: REX

2:29PM GMT 30 Jan 2013

Ambo Ella, a spokesman for Sidendeng Rappang District in South Sulawesi province, said the surprise attack by about 10 monkeys happened in Toddang Pulu village.

He said that a 16-year-old boy was badly bitten in the attack, which took place on Monday. The boy is being treated at the hospital

He believes the troop came from a nearby forest protected by a local tribe. It was unclear why the monkeys, which are usually afraid of humans and flee when they hear human voices, emerged and attacked.

Local authorities are investigating to find out what prompted the attack.